Hello, my name is Haiyan Chang and I'm an experienced native Chinese Mandarin tutor currently living in China. I have been giving Chinese Mandarin lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2025. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
I’m Haiyan, a native Chinese speaker and passionate tutor focused on making Chinese learning practical and stress-free. Whether you’re picking up Chinese for travel, daily chats, or cultural curiosity, I tailor lessons to what you need—no boring textbook drills here.
Outside tutoring, I love exploring China’s local life: trying street food, visiting traditional markets, and sharing these relatable bits of culture in class to make the language feel alive
Qualifications & Experience
- Certifications: Hold a valid Teacher Qualification Certificate, a Certificate for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (CTCSOL), and a Mandarin Proficiency Test Certificate (Level 2, Grade A)—all ensuring professional standards in my Chinese teaching.
- Teaching Experience: Have 3 years of experience tutoring Chinese, working with learners from beginners to intermediate levels. I’ve helped students build practical skills, from basic daily conversations to simple character writing, and supported many prepare for trips to China or daily interactions with Chinese speakers.
- Practical Focus: My certificates and years of teaching let me quickly identify learners’ struggles (like tone confusion) and adjust lessons to fix them—making sure each class moves at a pace that feels comfortable, not overwhelming.
Teaching Approach
- Goal-Oriented & Flexible: I tailor each lesson to your needs—if you want to focus on travel Chinese (like asking for directions or ordering food), we’ll dive into real-life dialogues, if you need to practice characters, we’ll use simple writing drills with common words.
- Low-Pressure Practice: I prioritize speaking confidence, so we do short, fun role-plays (e.g., pretending to buy snacks at a Chinese market) instead of long lectures. I also repeat and explain tones slowly, so you never feel rushed to “get it right” immediately.
- Culture + Language: I weave small cultural tips into lessons—like why we say “have you eaten?” as a greeting—to help you not just speak Chinese, but also understand how it’s used in daily life.